2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: Extra Energy, Much less Environment friendly, and a Decrease Worth

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is extra highly effective however much less gasoline environment friendly than the 2022 Corolla Hybrid.

There are few automobiles with a pedigree like that of the Corolla. After greater than 50 years and 50 million gross sales, it’s probably the most well-known and predictable automobiles in historical past. A extra fuel-efficient model is sensible, however our testers have discovered piloting it an “simple and protected but in the end uninspiring driving expertise.”

Automobile customers perceive that there’s a trade-off between horsepower and gasoline financial system. Toyota engineers are betting that they obtained it incorrect. They’ve added 13 extra horsepower to the Corolla’s gas-and-electric mannequin for 2023.

However final yr’s Corolla Hybrid managed 52 mpg in mixed driving. This yr, it’ll get 47.

That might not be the largest information for Corolla Hybrid customers, although. Toyota has additionally added an all-wheel-drive (AWD) hybrid to the combo. It will get 44 mpg in mixed driving, however loads of patrons in northern climates could resolve {that a} 3-mpg cutback for the added confidence of AWD in icy climate is a good commerce.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Pricing:

Even that, nonetheless, might not be the largest information. Toyota has dropped costs even in a yr when inflation dominates the information. The 2022 Corolla Hybrid began at $24,050. The 2023 mannequin begins at $1,250 much less.

Toyota additionally prices a compulsory $1,095 vacation spot price on all Corolla Hybrid fashions.

Trim	MSRP
Corolla Hybrid LE	$22,800
Hybrid SE	$25,200
Hybrid XLE	$26,600
Hybrid LE AWD	$24,200
Hybrid SE AWD	$26,600